Articles all about baby gear and baby essentials. These posts focus on things like feeding a baby, diapering, and activities for babies and toddlers. Baby Gear posts also focus on how to save more money by getting baby gear used.
Should you buy a used Owlet sock to monitor your baby? Read on to learn about the pros and cons of buying this controversial baby item used, based on our personal experience of using a secondhand Owlet for over a year. We did not have an Owlet with our first baby but we were given…
Confused about the difference between 24 month vs. 2T size for your baby? You’re not alone. One would think that these sizes would be equivalent since 24 months equals 2 years old in a literal sense. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. 2T is definitely a distinct size from 24m. Until I had a baby, I…
If you’ve ever happened upon 1T on a size chart, you may be asking yourself, “what the heck is 1T sized baby clothing?” And more importantly, how do 1T vs. 12 month clothes differ? I know I did. I’m a Ph.D. researcher and mom of a toddler and a baby. I came across this very…
Wondering what the difference is between newborn vs. 0-3 month size clothing? This guide dives into everything you need to know about NB size and 3M size, to help you stock up on the right clothes for your baby. Baby clothing sizes are labeled by months of age, such as 0-3 months. Roughly, 0-3 months…
Are you confused by size 6X and how it differs vs. regular size 6? Then you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find a detailed guide to figuring out the best size 6 clothing for your kid so you’ll easily be able to decide between 6x vs. 6 size clothes. You learn a lot…
Confused about the difference between the kids clothing sizes 5T, 5 and XS? Then this guide to 5T/5 sizes is for you. I’m a trained researcher who has written extensively about baby and toddler clothing size quirks. I do these deep-dives sizing issues to save you time and help you more easily find the right…
Looking for new book ideas perfect for a fire truck loving kid? Check out these children’s books about fire trucks, firefighting and firefighters that kids will be stoked about (pun intended!). Like any good toddler, our kid is singular in his focus. The boy loves a vehicle. And top of the list are trucks of all…
Huggies vs. Target Up & Up — who makes the better diaper? If you’re unsure if Huggies are worth the extra cost compared to store-brand Up & Up diapers then read on. Below you’ll find a very in-depth analysis of Huggies Little Snugglers vs. Target Up & Up diapers. What makes this review different from…
Pampers vs. Huggies — who makes the better diaper? If you’re unsure how the two biggest names in diapers differ, then this analysis is for you. This review is based on actual real life testing on our actual real life baby, which surprisingly can’t be said about a lot of reviews these days. I’m a…
Mama Bear vs. Huggies — who makes the better diaper? If you’re unsure if Huggies are worth the extra cost compared to Amazon’s Mama Bear Gentle Touch diaper brand, then this analysis is for you. The difference between what you’ll find here vs. some other diaper reviews is that we actually used tried out all…